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WorksheetsCONNOTATION vs. Denotation
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 42mins
Connotation is a word's ___________.
synonym
emotional meaning
antonym
literal, dictionary definition
Denotation is a word's ____________.
literal, dictionary definition
emotional meaning
synonym
antonym
The word odor has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
The word curious has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
Which synonym has the most negative connotation of "search"?
look
explore
snoop
browse
Which synonym has a more positive connotation than "tardy"?
playful
punctual
delayed
late
What is the most negative connotation?
“Walter: Sometimes it’s like I can see the future stretched out in front of me – just plain as day. The future, Mama. Hanging over there at the edge of my days. Just waiting for me — a big, _______ blank space – full of nothing. Just waiting for me. But it don’t have to be.”
approaching
emerging
looming
moving
Which Is Connotation?
The literal meaning of a word.
What you feel like the meaning is with feelings and emotions.
Which is Denotation?
What you think the meaning is with feelings and emotions.
The literal meaning of a word.
The word immature has a
negative connotation
positive connotation
I didn't like the ______ on Patrick's face.
What are connotations?
Words that end in vowels
Dictionary definition of a word
Words that have feelings attached to them
Describing words
POSITIVE CONNOTATION:
Her methods of solving problems are sometimes _______________.
bizarre
outrageous
inane
unusual
What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?
screeching
tearing
vibrant
gory
What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?
nasty
exciting
carefree
bashful
